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Gatwick Aviation Museum
Local aviation museum at Gatwick displaying airport and aircraft history. A strong choice for understanding the area’s defining industry.
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
29 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
24 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Croydon to Horley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Croydon to Horley will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 1 trains that leave Croydon for Horley on Thu, Aug 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 24 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Croydon to Horley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 14 miles (24 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€8 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest | €5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
58m Average total duration Fastest 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Croydon to Horley:
A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Croydon to Horley costing on average €8.
Other travel options to Horley take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 22m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (28m by train vs 48m by car). Tickets start at around €8 compared to roughly €5 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Thameslink, Southern, Southern.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Croydon to Horley trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:06 PM Croydon | 0h25 | 12:31 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Croydon | 0h24 | 12:34 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:17 PM Croydon | 0h25 | 12:42 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:36 PM Croydon | 0h25 | 1:01 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:40 PM Croydon | 0h24 | 1:04 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:47 PM Croydon | 0h25 | 1:12 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:06 PM Croydon | 0h25 | 1:31 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Croydon | 0h24 | 1:34 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:16 PM Croydon | 0h26 | 1:42 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:36 PM Croydon | 0h25 | 2:01 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:40 PM Croydon | 0h24 | 2:04 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:47 PM Croydon | 0h25 | 2:12 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:06 PM Croydon | 0h25 | 2:31 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:10 PM Croydon | 0h24 | 2:34 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:16 PM Croydon | 0h26 | 2:42 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:36 PM Croydon | 0h25 | 3:01 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:40 PM Croydon | 0h24 | 3:04 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:47 PM Croydon | 0h25 | 3:12 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:06 PM Croydon | 0h25 | 3:31 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:10 PM Croydon | 0h24 | 3:34 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:17 PM Croydon | 0h25 | 3:42 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:36 PM Croydon | 0h25 | 4:01 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:40 PM Croydon | 0h24 | 4:04 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:47 PM Croydon | 0h25 | 4:12 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:06 PM Croydon | 0h25 | 4:31 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:10 PM Croydon | 0h24 | 4:34 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:17 PM Croydon | 0h25 | 4:42 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:26 PM Croydon | 0h36 | 5:02 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:29 PM Croydon | 0h22 | 4:51 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:36 PM Croydon | 0h31 | 5:07 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:40 PM Croydon | 0h24 | 5:04 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:47 PM Croydon | 0h25 | 5:12 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:56 PM Croydon | 0h37 | 5:33 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:04 PM Croydon | 0h13 | 5:17 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:06 PM Croydon | 0h31 | 5:37 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:10 PM Croydon | 0h24 | 5:34 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:17 PM Croydon | 0h25 | 5:42 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:27 PM Croydon | 0h36 | 6:03 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:34 PM Croydon | 0h13 | 5:47 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:36 PM Croydon | 0h31 | 6:07 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:40 PM Croydon | 0h24 | 6:04 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:47 PM Croydon | 0h25 | 6:12 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:56 PM Croydon | 0h37 | 6:33 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:04 PM Croydon | 0h13 | 6:17 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:06 PM Croydon | 0h31 | 6:37 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 PM Croydon | 0h24 | 6:34 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:17 PM Croydon | 0h25 | 6:42 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:27 PM Croydon | 0h35 | 7:02 PM Horley | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:34 PM Croydon | 0h13 | 6:47 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:36 PM Croydon | 0h30 | 7:06 PM Horley | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Croydon to Horley run on average 6 times per day, taking around 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 14 miles (24 km) distance in 27m.
Distance 14 miles (24 km) |
Average train duration 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Horley — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Horley trip today.
Local aviation museum at Gatwick displaying airport and aircraft history. A strong choice for understanding the area’s defining industry.
Major county museum in nearby Reigate with archaeology, art, and local history collections in a historic setting.
Museum in Crawley tracing local heritage from ancient times to the new town era. Good for broader regional context.
Horley’s principal green space with play areas, sports facilities, and paths. A popular everyday park for relaxing outdoors.
Landscaped park with lakes and walking routes beside Gatwick. Excellent for plane spotting, exercise, and accessible fresh air.
Riverside green corridor with paths and wildlife interest. A pleasant local walk that contrasts with nearby airport activity.
A classic full English breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A staple across Surrey and Sussex area pubs, cafés and hotels.
Beer-battered local cod or haddock with chips. A beloved British comfort meal commonly eaten in Horley pubs and takeaways near Gatwick.
Sausages served with mashed potatoes and onion gravy. This hearty pub dish is a long-standing everyday favourite in southern England.
Well-regarded contemporary Indian restaurant serving polished curries and tandoori dishes in a smart, comfortable setting in Horley.
Historic pub and hotel in central Horley known for British pub classics, cask ales and a traditional atmosphere close to the station.
Popular Turkish restaurant offering grilled meats, meze and warm service in a relaxed dining room near Horley town centre.
Moderate for South East England. Hotels near Gatwick can be pricey, but dining and local transit are generally similar to other UK airport towns.
Restaurants often add a 10-12.5% service charge; if not, round up or tip 10%. Taxis: round up. Cafes: small change optional.
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Horley Railway Station -> Horley Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Croydon to Horley by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Horley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Croydon to Horley trains use the East Croydon to Gatwick Airport station pair. Use this guide to compare Croydon and Horley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
East Croydon is 1 km from Croydon city centre. Public transport options include:
East Croydon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at East Croydon.
Wi-Fi is available at East Croydon. ATMs are available at East Croydon.
Ticket office support is available at East Croydon.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at East Croydon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at East Croydon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at East Croydon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free access to all platforms. Lifts to overbridge from all platforms and side entrance. Long steep ramps to platforms from main entrance. (over 1:10 gradient). Assistance Meeting Point is the Information Point on station concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Purley is 5 km from Croydon city centre. Public transport options include:
Purley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Purley.
Wi-Fi is available at Purley. ATMs are available at Purley.
Ticket office support is available at Purley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Purley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Purley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Purley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is on platform 6 above the waiting room, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Wheelchairs may only be available when the station is staffed, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
South Croydon is 2 km from Croydon city centre. Public transport options include:
South Croydon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at South Croydon.
Wi-Fi is available at South Croydon.
Ticket office support is available at South Croydon.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at South Croydon: Parking, WC.
Available at South Croydon: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at South Croydon: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station: This station does not have step-free access. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Horley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Horley.
Wi-Fi is available at Horley. ATMs are available at Horley.
Ticket office support is available at Horley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Horley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Horley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Horley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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